NO. 9 PARK
Location: Beacon Hill
Cuisine: French/French-American
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees more than $25
Telephone : 617-742-9991
   
9 Park St., 617-742-9991. Nationally acclaimed chef Barbara Lynch serves up French and Italian style dishes in a sophisticated bistro atmosphere atop Beacon Hill. Chef Lynch has a subtle hand in the kitchen, turning out inventive renditions of classic Italian and French fare such as fresh pasta and foie gras. L, D, LS.

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PETIT ROBERT BISTRO
Location: South End
Cuisine: French/French-American
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees $19-25
Telephone : 617-867-0600
   
480 Columbus Ave., 617-867-0600; 468 Commonwealth Ave., 617-375-0699. These unpretentious yet lovely eateries aim to maintain the same ambiance and sensibility of an authentic Paris bistro with quintessential French fare such as the croque monsieur (ham and cheese sandwich), escargots Bourguignons and Petit Robert’s specialty, the burgerdog. L, D.

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PIGALLE
Location: Theatre District
Cuisine: French/French-American
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees $19-25
Telephone : 617-423-4944
   
75 Charles St. South, 617-423-4944. This welcoming bistro in Park Square brings exquisite French cuisine to the Theatre District via the inventive culinary artistry and personally charming service of co-owners and husband-and-wife team Marc Orfaly and Kerri Foley. D, VP.

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RADIUS
Location: Downtown
Cuisine: French/French-American
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees more than $25
Telephone : 617-426-1234
   
8 High St., 617-426-1234. James Beard Award-winning chef/owner Michael Schlow and staff offer impeccably prepared nouveau French fare in an ultra-modern, minimalist setting. The ambiance is powerbroker chic, and the service is top-notch. L, D, C, LS.

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SANDRINE’S BISTRO
Location: Cambridge
Cuisine: French/French-American
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees more than $25
Telephone : 617-497-5300
   
8 Holyoke St., Cambridge, 617-497-5300. Renowned chef Raymond Ost serves delicious French cuisine with German flair in a cozy, upscale atmosphere right around the corner from Harvard University. Signature dishes include Alsatian pizza, terre et mer, suffrom pot au feu and roasted baby spring lamb rack. Daily 11:30 a.m.–11:30 p.m.

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SEL DE LA TERRE
Location: Seaport
Cuisine: French/French-American
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees $19-25
Telephone : 617-720-1300
   
At Sel de la Terre, eat decadent French food on the waterfront in your casual attire. What makes this French eatery so notable is its modest attitude yet undeniably delectable cuisine. Try the barbequed Scottish salmon or the sautéed gnocchi, favorites from the restaurant's extensively luscious menu.

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SENSING
Location: North End
Cuisine: French/French-American
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees more than $25
Telephone : 617-994-9001
   
Fairmont Battery Wharf, 3 Battery Wharf, 617-994-9001. Although just recently opened, Sensing—the first U.S. restaurant by acclaimed French Chef Guy Martin—is garnering abundant amounts of praise. Try the signature “Tasting Plate”—appetizer-sized portions of the unique and delicious dinner options. L, D, Sat and SB.

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